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    Salted Caramel Apple Nachos

    Apr 11, 2023 by Thriving Gluten Free ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท Leave a Comment

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    These simple & healthy Salted Caramel Apple Nachos are the perfect Fall dessert or sweet snack for both kids and adults. The homemade salted caramel sauce contains just four ingredients and is not only gluten-free, but also vegan, allergy-friendly, and refined sugar free. This recipe is easy to customize by adding toppings of your choice!

    salted c aramel apple nachos recipe

    Healthy Salted Caramel Apple Nachos

    Once September/October rolls around, you canโ€™t help but notice grocery store shelves lined with caramel dipped apples...then covered in everything junkyโ€“M&Mโ€™s, sprinkles, candy corn, oreos...anything but healthy, and anything but celiac-safe!

    Letโ€™s look at some of the ingredientsโ€ฆhigh fructose corn syrup, milk, sugar, butter, artificial flavors, palm oil and tons of preservatives. Thankfully there are some great homemade alternatives to get your caramel apple fix, and this recipe is better than any sugar covered apple you could buy!

    The healthy salted caramel sauce for these apple nachos only requires just 4 ingredients and is sweetened only with dates!

    Here's What You'll Need To Make This Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe

    • Apples. Our favorite varieties this time of year are either honeycrisp or granny smith.
    • Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce. This sauce is so easy to make! All you need are 4 ingredients: pitted dates, dairy-free milk, vanilla extract and salt.
    • More toppings of your choice. Gluten-free granola, crushed gluten-free pretzels, mini chocoalte chips, nuts/seeds, coconut shreds are just a few ideas!

    The homemade caramel sauce doesnโ€™t taste exactly like candied caramel, but I think it's pretty darn close! It definitely has the salted caramel flavor that adds just the right sweetness and Fall flavor to this healthier version of caramel apples.

    healthy salted caramel apple nachos

    How To Make These Caramel Apple Nachos

    Making caramel apple nachos is as easy as prepping your ingredients!

    1. Thinly slice your apples then arrange on a large plate or spread a few slices a few smaller plates for individual servings.
    2. Make the healthy caramel sauce. This only takes a few minutes to blend up the ingredients, but you can also make the caramel sauce ahead of time and keep in the fridge. Then when you're ready to serve, gather the toppings into bowls and let the kids create their own! 
    3. Add your toppings and enjoy!  

    *The salted caramel sauce recipe makes about 1 cup so you might have leftovers, but it keeps well for about a week in the fridge or you can freeze it.

    Have you tried this recipe? Be sure to tag me on instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!

    Let's Eat!

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    Healthy Salted Caramel Apple Nachos

    These simple & healthy Salted Caramel Apple Nachos are the perfect Fall dessert or sweet snack for both kids and adults. The homemade salted caramel sauce contains just four ingredients and is not only gluten-free, but also vegan, allergy-friendly, and refined sugar free.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: gluten-free
    Keyword: apples, pitted dates, refined sugar free, salted caramel
    Author: Thriving Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • 3 Apples Honey Crisp, Granny Smith-thinly sliced

    Date Caramel Sauce

    • 20 Pitted Dates
    • ยฝ cup Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
    • ยฝ teaspoon Sea Salt

    Optional Toppings

    • Gluten-Free/Grain-Free Granola
    • Mini Chocolate Chips use plant-based for dairy-free
    • Nuts/Seeds
    • Coconut Flakes unsweetened

    Instructions

    • Arrange thinly sliced apples on a large plate.
    • In a food processor or blender, add dates, milk, vanilla extract and sea salt. Blend until smoothe.
    • Drizzle caramel sauce on top of the apples.
    • Add desired additional toppings and serve!
    Tried this recipe?Mention @thrivingglutenfree or #thrivingglutenfree!

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    • Fall Power Bowl With Quinoa & Delicata Squash
    • Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
    • Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner
    • Sweet Potato Hash With Peppers & Onions
    healthy salted caramel apple nachos recipe

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